7 Day Tactics Challenge: Day 5 (Master)

Introduction

Update: Day 6 of the Challenge is now out!

Hi everyone! Welcome to Day 5 of the 7 Day Tactics Challenge. We're now at the master level - these puzzles are taken from my own games, and they were tricky enough that I didn't manage to solve some of them in the game either!

As a reminder, for each puzzle, you can score points using the following system:

You have 3 strikes per puzzle. Get as far in the puzzle as you can before making 3 mistakes, and then check the solution. Add up your points up to the last move you solved. Pay attention to bonus points - today's puzzles have a special way to score bonus points, by getting MOVES right on your first try. Think carefully!

For example, if you make it through 2 moves that each give 2 points, and then make your 3rd mistake, then you'll get 4 total points for the puzzle.

After you've solved all 3 puzzles, add up all your points together. Then, check the section at the end of this post to see how you did, and get yourself on the leaderboard!

Leaderboard

Do you want to get on the leaderboard tomorrow? Simply add your scores from ALL the previous days together, and share it in the study chat if you want to get on the leaderboard! Ties will be broken by whoever submitted their score first, so be as fast as possible!

If you missed previous days, it's not too late - just go to the links at the bottom of this post!

Note: for reference, the maximum points for each day are: 17 for day 1; 18 for day 2; 20 for day 3; 31 for day 4; and 86 in total.

#1: @Electrostrike (86)
#2: @TaLLyBeE8 (86)
#3: @Bihann (86)
#4: @aryarc (84)
#5: @jens-chessx (76)
#6: @fireatash (75)
#7: @SOFI2013SOFI2013 (73)

Puzzle 1: Breakdown

Puzzle 2: Walking a Tightrope

Puzzle 3: Target Acquired

Ranking

Maximum points: 39

0 to 4 points: Newbie. These puzzles might be a little difficult, but that's fine!

5 to 8 points: Beginner. These puzzles are a little bit above your level, but you got some ideas!

9 to 13 points: Intermediate. You're definitely starting to get there!

14 to 19 points: Advanced. These puzzles are tricky, but you got some of them!

20 to 27 points. Expert. You're almost there if it wasn't for one tricky puzzle!

28 to 37 points: Master. You're a strong player, and these puzzles are right around your level!

38 points or higher: Grandmaster or higher. I'm not sure who you are, but thanks for reading my blog!

Full Challenge Series

Interested in continuing the challenge? Please consider following my blog!

Previous Challenges:

Day 1 (Beginner) Link

Day 2 (Intermediate) Link

Day 3 (Advanced) Link

Day 4 (Expert) Link

Later Challenges:

Day 6 (Grandmaster) Link